You, Me, and The Girls

This week we discuss the Black maternal health crisis that is happening in the United States. Thank you to CNN anchor, Abby Phillip, for sharing her story online! We pulled in a few clips from a podcast interview she did as well as some quotes from her article she wrote for CNN. See the links below for both of these!  Read - Abby Phillip: How I woundup giving birth at home here .  Listen to - The...

This week we talk about Mary Wollstonecraft and her speech called “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” in response to 18th century Enlightenment (male) thinkers and philosophers who did not support female liberation. In this speech, she pushed for women to fight forced domesticity. We also talk about our obsessions of the week and do a mini recap of our Arizona trip.  *************** JOIN THE DI...

In honor of Black History Month, we are discussing Henrietta Lacks this week. Her immortal HeLa cells have contributed to countless medical discoveries. However, her cells were harvested without her knowledge and consent. Listen to this episode to learn more about her story!  Check out Urban Sanctuary https://urbansanctuary.love/   The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks book on Amazon: https://a.co/...

This week we are talking about the anti-trans bills introduced and passed in 2023. As a reminder, please respect everyone’s preferred pronouns because it has absolutely nothing to do with you and everyone wants their gender identity to be validated :)  We highly recommend reading Schuylar Bailar’s book He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters.  The information shared about each bil...

This week we are sharing some current events. We also talk about the Women’s March in Denver, our obsessions of the week, and an update from Halie.  *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we’ll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit ⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links! ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  ...

This week we are talking all about sexual archetypes! We also share our obsessions for this week and our first feminist highlight of the year.  Download the Alis app and learn more about yours!  *this is not sponsored by Alis, we just really like the app *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we’ll share in our next epi...

We’re back! Happy 2024 besties! This week we are talking about our wellness goals for this year. We also highlight a queer owned business in Denver, recap our new year’s eve, vision boarding with friends, and give info on our book club. Check out Glazed Ceramics Studio on Instagram @glazedceramicsstudio JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this fo...

Hi besties! We are taking a break for the rest of the month so we will see you in 2024! This week we recap some major events from this past year. We each share one thing we are leaving behind in 2023 and one thing we’re taking into 2024.  ***BOOK CLUB: Click here to join our book club! We are reading Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men for our first book of the year. Time stamps...

This week we sit down with published author, Jennifer Banash. She is a former professor of English and creative writing. She is the author of Silent Alarm, a finalist for the American Library Association’s Best Fiction for Young Adults, White Lines, Simply Irresistible, In Too Deep, and The Elite. Jennifer is also the former co-founder and editor of Impetus Press, a small independent publishing ho...

This week we talk about consent, how society defines sex, how we can use more inclusive language around sex, being empowered in your sexual health, advocating for yourself, and setting boundaries.  We speak very generally, but the examples we give are common situations. We just want everyone to engage in safe sex and only do what you’re comfortable with! Respect yourself enough to reflect on what...

This week we debate some antifeminist beliefs. We also recap Halie’s birthday, talk about our newest obsessions, and read a submission from our Join the Discussion form. Our feminist highlight this week is Nzambi Mattee, a Kenyan engineer and environmentalist.  Timestamp for main topic: 7:45  ******* Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠ today to g...

This week we are talking about purity culture. We talk about how damaging purity culture is, specifically in the Mormon church, for survivors of sexual abuse, how there is no space for those in the LGBTQ+ community, and the different standards the Mormon church, and many organized religions, have for men and women. We share our personal experiences with purity culture and working through sexual re...

This week we talk about the four different relationship attachment styles, give examples, and talk about our own. We also do a mental health check-in, address the current conflict between Palestine and Israel, and talk about disconnecting from social media. Our feminist highlight for this episode is Bianca Bustamante, 18 year old F1 Academy racer who is the first female driver to join the McLaren...

This week we sat down with Sabine Gideon, Founder of Gedeon Enterprises, LLC. She is an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, speaker, and executive coach. She is the founder of She Leads Network and the host of the podcast She Leads Now. She is passionate about helping leaders and individuals tap into their unique brilliance and align with their highest values and potential. Her book, LeadHership...

This week we share some spooky stories to celebrate Spooky Season! We also talk about our obsessions, Halie getting stuck in the elevator, and our Harry Potter houses.  Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we’ll share in our next episode! Submit here .  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠ today to get 10%...

This week we update you on our trips to San Francisco and Washington DC. We also recap Love is Blind season 5, talk about Kenz being in her horror movie era, Halie posting about her chronic illness journey, and a speeding ticket. Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we’ll share in our next episode! Submit here. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by Be...

This week we are joined by Isabelle Miller, a model, content creator, and influencer based in Los Angeles. We talk about the industry, self-love and self acceptance, being intentional in all aspects of life, screen time, and following your passions!  Isabelle’s Instagram @isabellemillerx Isabelle’s TikTok @itsisabellemiller Isabelle’s YouTube Isabelle Miller Need advice, wanna share a story, have...

This week we are sharing some funny, crazy, and gross pregnancy stories! We also share our obsessions for this week and what inspired this episode. Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit anonymously on this form and we’ll share in our next episode!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_wywBD8RvpHx1c1nR6Ge7Z_167QZdrII--6Kz1pB_92cfDg/viewform⁠ Real Talk About Feminism...

This week we are recapping Yin on Fire, the festival we attended and presented at last week! It was amazing and we are so excited to share all of the details with you. We talk about how much fun we had, a Love’s gas station shower, the workshops we presented, and the workshops we attended. We also talk about Olivia Rodrigo's new album, feeling more creative, and Halie talks about a new gift sh...

This week we share some iconic girl power moments of summer, including Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour and Sha’Carri Richardson’s new world record! We also talk about some of the books we’ve read lately. Please leave a rating and review!  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠ today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here ....

This week we are talking about gender-affirming care and why it's so important. We share some common misconceptions about gender-affirming care, trans, and non-binary people. We also talk about Halie's cat, Jiji, and share our obsessions of the week. Please leave a rating and review!  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠ today to get 10% off...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and this week we are talking about our personal connection to pediatric cancer, sharing some eye-opening facts, and highlighting some women who are making great strides in pediatric cancer research. We also talk about Kendrick Night and Kenz’s new podcast! Please leave a rating and review for the show!  Check out American Childhood Cancer Organization...

This week we are talking about the increase in labor women accumulate when they marry men. We talk about traditional gender roles, societal expectations for women as wives, and the low expectations we have collectively for men. We also chat about Halie going back to school! This is the TikTok we referenced in this episode by @thatdarnchat: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatdarnchat/video/725717569267940...

This week we share Patricia’s story. Patricia reached out to us and shared her story about living with Aspergers. She talked about challenges that come with being a woman on the spectrum. We read the most beautiful poem Patricia wrote and SOBBED the whole time. We also talk about dating as a neurodivergent woman and the importance of creating a safe place for people to exist in the world. This epi...

This week we discuss the FDA’s approval of the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive! It’s exciting news that will expand access to women’s reproductive care. We also talk about how excited we are for Yin on Fire, a recent trip to Chicago, and fall coming soon.  Please rate, review, and share the show!  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠ today...